HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Our employees are experts in helping our customers create more efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains. We have a critical role to play to help our customers, our industry, and our world lessen the environmental impact of supply chains. Robinson will continue to help advance the supply chain around the globe.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Of Related Interest: The Four Hallmarks of Bad Strategy. * * * Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. The big conference room as the lights dim and the Power Point slides begin. I almost always back up and try to create a better diagnosis of the situation before getting into recommendations.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Complexity and uncertainty mean unpredictable business outcomes, yet decisions are made based on assumptions of certainty that don’t include the interdependence and emergence of your employees, customers, supply chain, and eventually, success. 24:19 Organizations have a mindset, and underneath that mindset is the leadership.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Supply planners shouldn’t be forced to guess which of the demand mix, volume, or timing in the plan is going to come true, and which are hedges against possible poor performance from the manufacturing organization. Similarly, with suitable coordination, the supply chain organization’s thinking shifts.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As much as we’d like to think we’re prepared for whatever crisis comes our way, the pandemic and subsequent global supply chain crises clearly proved many organizations are. If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say? Click to continue reading

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 1, 2024

and owner of ChemBlend of America, discusses human centered capital, and the importance of compassion, empathy, and resilience in leadership. She attributes her success to embracing every part of her past, a belief that reveals the essence of a leadership style that treats setbacks as stepping stones.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

There has been an uptick in both the rate and complexity of problems, which include employee difficulties working from home, supply chain disruptions, and cancelled orders. The post How to Do A Successful COVID-19 Strategic Pivot appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Ethical considerations and responsible leadership: As AI permeates the workplace, leaders must tackle ethical concerns that arise from its use. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These sectors of work, like the mining, textile, or glassmaking industries, thrived with their own supply chains, expertise, and proprietary distribution. I N THE BEGINNING, as civilizations grew and became more advanced, work was organized around specialized lines of work. And this is basically how we think of business today.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. Their leadership fosters an environment where challenges are turned into opportunities for growth.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

In addition to conventional supply chains, many global companies are forming digital ecosystems as new-age value networks to create and deliver solutions, outcomes, and experiences that customers crave. Operating Beyond: Rethink How Their Companies Operate. Strategy #4: Engineer an Ecosystem.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 15, 2020

Many new executives come out of business school still unprepared with desired competencies when entering into potential leadership positions. This business intellect is critical to leadership awareness. This is a classic leadership discussion about growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

It is important to create detailed emergency plans that cover various potential outcomes, such as supply chain disruptions, sudden shifts in demand, or regulatory changes. Observing trends, assimilating data, and adjusting business models to preempt market shifts are aided by predictive analytics and business intelligence tools.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Recently I was helping run workshops on leadership at Texas Christian University (TCU), a university of just under 10,000 students based in Fort Worth, Texas. Andy Dalton, a 2011 TCU graduate who is quarterback and a member of the Cincinnati Bengals’ leadership team, is another fine example.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A number of recent surveys from McKinsey research have identified three traits that are becoming leadership imperatives to respond to this growing demand for social accountability. The post Is Social Accountability Changing Leadership? Transparency. appeared first on Lead Change.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. This leader steers the adoption of advanced platforms and analytics and influences product development, supply chain optimization, and customer experience enhancement.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Blockchains also introduce the idea of token economics, a mechanism for aligning the motivations of many parties involved in a value chain. Expect blockchain to underpin brand-oriented supply chains that give brands more control over their suppliers. Augmented Reality: Virtual reality (VR) is fun for playing games.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 19, 2018

Even the military has morphed their ideals on leadership roles, shifting away from the highest ranked official and instead citing the individual or group who knows the mission and territory the best. Effective listening skills, make it possible to select leadership and those responsible for success. This is leadership!

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our firm specializes in identifying executive leaders who bring the right skills and resonate with a company’s ethos, fueling leadership effectiveness and sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape. Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain.

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Mills Scofield

APRIL 14, 2019

Today’s systems are complicated and complex* requiring different leadership capabilities throughout the organization. And I mean Leadership, not "Management Plus" , from those leading the various physical, hardware, software, etc. design teams, to procurement, supply chain, etc. all the way across and up to the CEO.

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CEO Insider

AUGUST 27, 2020

The business upheaval is daunting — from supply chain risks to wild swings in […]. License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article The Pandemic-Era CFO: Bold Financial Leadership Is a Strategic Imperative are those of the author Scott Carberry alone and not the CEOWORLD magazine.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Recently AI and blockchain have emerged as critical technologies in epidemic management by tracking the spread of COVID-19, managing insurance payments, maintaining medical supply chains, donation tracking pathways, and the vaccination roll-out. Creativity is thinking up new things.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Add to it the complexity of the workplace these days – exhausted teams, workforce shortages, supply chain and business disruption, war for talent, and constantly shifting ways of working and connecting as teams and organizations – being a leader in a new role is even more challenging.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 21, 2011

While I’m at it, I guess an accretive acquisition, lowering manufacturing costs by making supply chain enhancements, making key external hires, or opening new distribution channels or geographic markets probably didn’t get on the radar screen of the faculty either. I guess that doesn’t count as productive either.

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 14, 2023

Interview: Five ways to strengthen your supply chains Written by Mark Rowland Wednesday 14 June 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Supply chains were massively disrupted during and after the Covid pandemic; many are still vulnerable. How do you mitigate supply chain risks?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? Is this something you’re seeing happen more often?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

The technology is poised to infiltrate various aspects of business operations, from data analysis and customer interactions to supply chain management and decision-making processes. Leaders should proactively explore how AI can augment their operations, leading to more efficient processes and improved outcomes.

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2012

She has more than 15 years of industrial engineering and supply chain management experience. She has more than 15 years of industrial engineering and supply chain management experience. Engaging Leader™ Communication skills Team leadership' ©iStockphoto.com/AnsonLu. Please submit your comments below!

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

This heightened accountability holds great promise for industries such as healthcare, finance, and supply chains, fundamentally reshaping how businesses conduct their operations. Today’s leaders need to have a deep understanding of technology and strategic thinking to use it for business advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. Achieving this level of excellence requires deliberate strategy and meticulous execution, impacting every facet of operations—from supply chain managemen t to customer engagement.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It’s a great use for supply chain management, but I ‘m here in front of you waiting to buy something. I know that the younger generation prefers electronic communication to actual social interaction, but customers actually want you to look at them when you help them. I applaud the use of the IPAD. Look at me.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 19, 2024

As an executive leadership coach who has fully embraced AI, I not only witness but also actively participate in helping businesses implement and leverage this transformative technology to help them achieve their goals. A McKinsey study found that AI-driven pricing can increase profits by 5-10%. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To be recognized on the 2020 Top CHRO List, the words leadership, team, succession, purpose, culture, governance, and diversity are not just buzzwords – they represent who a CHRO is, what they believe, and where they work every day. Prior to AMB, Chang held senior HR leadership roles with Equifax and Turner Broadcasting.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

N2Growth also strengthens leadership teams by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating diverse perspectives into strategic planning. Equipping leadership with data analytics is like giving them a crystal ball for risk management. Technology is proving to be a vital ally in this endeavor.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain. It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

I took over a supply chain team just a few months before the largest sales day of the year…Black Friday. My leadership capabilities would be pushed to the brink. This leads to a huge amount of leadership frustration. In fact, burnout can be your leadership crucible that forms you into a stronger, wiser leader.

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